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GameChange Solar expands into New Zealand with Bright Fern Energy’s Dannevirke Solar Farm
SYDNEY, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology, announced that it has secured its first solar tracker project in New Zealand with Bright Fern Energy’s upcoming Dannevirke Solar Farm. The 23 MWp utility-scale project marks a key milestone in GameChange Solar’s footprint in Oceania, expanding its tracker presence into a new geography with locally adapted solutions. Bright Fern Energy is a cornerstone customer for GameChange Solar in the New Zealand market.
The project will feature GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker™ 1P system with a four-string configuration and integrated SpeedClamp™ technology, designed to reduce module installation time and costs. This will be the first deployment of speed clamps in the region. The system is also equipped with HailStow™ functionality, which tilts modules to a safer angle during hail events, helping to mitigate potential damage and reduce insurance premiums. GameChange Solar’s early engineering involvement, particularly the detailed cut and fill assessment, was a key differentiator in optimising site design and reducing overall project costs.
“GameChange Solar brought engineering insight, experience, and a clear understanding of project execution from an early stage in the process,” said Cassidy Prent, acting Chief Executive Officer, Bright Fern Energy. “They aligned with our technical priorities and were able to provide solutions tailored to our site conditions. We see them as a strong partner for this project.”
Located near the town of Dannevirke, the project is expected to be commissioned by March 2026. It represents the first of three fully consented projects that Bright Fern Energy will be taking through construction over the next 18 months.
“Our collaboration with Bright Fern Energy is an important step in strengthening our presence in New Zealand and across Oceania,” said Vaibhav Joshi, Managing Director – Oceania, GameChange Solar. “Our technology is designed to adapt to varied terrain and weather conditions, enabling more efficient builds and long-term reliability for utility-scale projects in this region. This project reflects our ability to align with developer objectives and deliver solutions that perform both in design and on the ground.”
About GameChange Solar
GameChange Solar is one of the top three global providers of solar tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. We have delivered over 48 GW of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems that combine fast installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our products enable solar panels at power plants to follow the sun’s movement across the sky and optimize plant performance while protecting the array from damaging weather conditions.
For more information about GameChange Solar and its solar tracking solutions, visit www.gamechangesolar.com.
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Lead – Marketing, GameChange Solar
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About Bright Fern Energy
Bright Fern Energy is a New Zealand based vertically integrated renewable energy platform focused on the development, construction, long-term ownership and operation of utility scale solar and battery energy storage systems. Backed by private equity and led by an experienced team of renewable energy professionals, Bright Fern Energy has a pipeline of projects exceeding 550MW in development across the North and South Islands.
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Acting Chief Executive Officer, Bright Fern Energy
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Correction: Aker Carbon Capture ASA: Disclosure of large shareholdings and mandatory notification of trade
FORNEBU, Norway, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of an internal reorganization in connection with the contemplated merger between Aker Horizons Holding AS (“AKHH”), and AKH HoldCo AS, a subsidiary of Aker ASA, AKHH has today transferred all of its 261,438,859 shares in Aker Carbon Capture ASA (the “Company“), representing approximately 43.27 per cent of the Company’s share capital, to its wholly owned subsidiary, Aker Horizons Midco AS (“MidCo“).
In an earlier version of the notification the attachment was not included. Please see attached PDMR forms.
Pursuant to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act Section 6-2 (3), MidCo has been granted an exemption by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority from the mandatory offer rules set out in the Norwegian Securities Trading Act pertaining to this internal transfer of shares in the Company.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Article 19 of Regulation EU 596/2014 (the EU Market Abuse Regulation). Please refer to the attached PDMR forms for further details.
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Aker Horizons ASA: Disclosure of large shareholdings and mandatory notification of trade
FORNEBU, Norway, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reference is made to the announcements made by Aker Horizons ASA (the “Company“) on 9 May 2025 regarding the planned merger between the Company’s subsidiary, Aker Horizons Holding AS (“AKHH”), and AKH HoldCo AS (“AKH HoldCo“), a subsidiary of Aker ASA (the “Merger“).
As a preparatory step for completion of the Merger, Aker Capital AS has today transferred all of its 464,285,714 shares in the Company, representing approximately 67.25 per cent of the Company’s share capital, to AKH HoldCo.
Pursuant to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act Section 6-2 (3), AKH HoldCo (previously named Aker MergerCo AS) has been granted an exemption by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority from the mandatory offer rules set out in the Norwegian Securities Trading Act pertaining to this internal transfer of shares in the Company.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Article 19 of Regulation EU 596/2014 (the EU Market Abuse Regulation). Please refer to the attached PDMR forms for further details.
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Executive Insights: Tackling AI Infrastructure Bottlenecks
As AI workloads scale rapidly, data centers face increasing pressure to optimize compute, interconnect, and memory. In this exclusive video interview from OFC 2025, Ram Periakaruppan, VP and GM of Keysight’s Network Applications & Security group, outlines the critical challenges confronting AI infrastructure teams — and how Keysight’s KAI Data Center Builder is designed to address them.
From Power Bottlenecks to Inference Scaling: Where the Industry is Headed
The surge in AI compute demand is creating a gridlock — not just in data pipelines, but in literal power availability. As Ram explains, “Power is the biggest challenge in the industry right now.” AI workloads, particularly training large language models (LLMs), are compute-intensive and resource-hungry. But the real shift is happening in AI inference — and with it, a looming memory wall that threatens system scalability.
Organizations must now optimize for inference latency, memory efficiency, and distributed model architectures. The solution? More granular testing, modular deployment, and the ability to emulate and validate designs before production silicon is ready.
Bridging the Gap from Design to Deployment: What Next-Gen AI Solutions Require
As AI infrastructure grows in scale and complexity, next-generation solutions must enable a seamless transition from early-stage design to large-scale deployment. The days of validating only after silicon is available are over. To keep pace, engineering teams must uncover architectural and performance issues before hardware exists and continue validating at scale once deployed in production.
This design-to-deployment continuum is no longer optional — it’s foundational to delivering scalable, efficient AI infrastructure.
Today’s AI systems face a new set of challenges:
- Power availability is emerging as the top constraint for large-scale AI buildouts.
- Inference performance, not just training, is becoming the dominant focus for optimizing latency and user experience.
- The memory wall looms large as models grow and the need for low-latency access intensifies.
- Model parallelism techniques like 3D, 4D, and even 5D data partitioning require flexible infrastructure that can adapt to experimental workloads.
To address these pressures, infrastructure teams need:
- Emulation platforms that can simulate large-scale AI workloads without requiring scarce GPUs
- The ability to experiment early, validating both custom silicon and full-stack system architectures pre-silicon
- Support for proprietary, open, and hybrid architectures, allowing customers to safeguard their IP while optimizing performance
- Consistency across environments, enabling teams to move from lab to deployment without retooling their validation flow
The path forward demands solutions that bridge design and deployment — not just technically, but strategically. From pre-silicon co-design to post-silicon optimization, emulation and validation are becoming central to achieving faster, more reliable, and cost-effective AI scale.
To meet these challenges, Keysight developed the KAI Data Center Builder, a platform purpose-built for AI infrastructure emulation at full scale — without needing access to live GPUs.
By recreating training and inference traffic across AI-native network fabrics, KAI enables engineering teams to:
- Identify root causes of bottlenecks across compute, fabric, and I/O layers
- Emulate proprietary workloads while keeping customer data secure
- Validate custom silicon and system architectures early in the design cycle
- Experiment with 3D, 4D, and 5D model parallelism at full scale
Go Deeper: Beyond the Bottleneck
For a deeper analysis of the trends, architectures, and bottlenecks shaping AI data centers, read Keysight’s new report: Beyond the Bottleneck: AI Cluster Networking Report 2025 Gain insights into AI interconnect challenges, power/cooling constraints, inference scalability, and real-world deployment data from leading hyperscalers and solution providers.
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APsystems Named Most Bankable Inverter Company Worldwide by Sinovoltaics
JIAXING, China, Amsterdam and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — APsystems, a global leader in Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) and the top supplier of multi-platform solar microinverter solutions, has achieved the #1 position as the most bankable solar inverter manufacturer in the world, according to the 2025 edition of the Sinovoltaics Inverter Manufacturer Ranking Report.
This coveted distinction reinforces APsystems’ reputation as a financially strong, technologically innovative, and globally trusted provider of solar power electronics, and reflects its steadfast growth and performance across more than 15 years in the solar industry.
“Being ranked #1 globally by Sinovoltaics is not just an honor—it’s a validation of our long-term vision and commitment to excellence,” said Olivier Jacques, President Global, APsystems. “We’ve built APsystems on a foundation of innovation, solid profitability, market relevant ecosystem and stability—factors that matter deeply to our customers, partners, and financial backers alike.”
The Sinovoltaics report evaluates the financial health and bankability of global inverter manufacturers using the Altman Z-score model—a widely recognized formula for predicting the likelihood of a company entering financial distress. APsystems not only led the industry with the highest score but demonstrated consistent financial strength over the three-year analysis window from 2022 through 2025.
“Bankability is critical in solar,” said Dr. Zhi-min Ling, APsystems co-founder and Chairman. “Installers, EPCs, and financiers need to know that the technology they deploy today will be supported tomorrow. Our customers count on us not just for performance and innovation—but for long-term reliability. This report confirms that APsystems will be here, year after year, delivering on that promise.”
Understanding the Sinovoltaics Ranking
The Sinovoltaics Inverter Manufacturer Ranking Report is the industry’s most comprehensive independent financial ranking of inverter companies. Using the Altman Z-Score—a predictive model that evaluates working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market value, and sales—it assesses each manufacturer’s financial stability and likelihood of survival over the next 2–10 years.
Manufacturers are categorized into three zones: “Safe,” “Grey,” and “Distress.” APsystems achieved the highest Altman Z-Score, placing it firmly in the Safe Zone and distinguishing it from dozens of peers globally.
A Track Record of Strength and Innovation
Since its founding in Silicon Valley in 2010, APsystems has expanded into over 150 countries with MLPE product shipments exceeding 6GW (by the end of 2024) and more than 590,000 microinverter systems established globally. The company has maintained consistent profitability and an untouched warranty reserve, with millions of microinverter systems still operating reliably in the field more than a decade after installation.
From its best-selling DS3 dual-module microinverter series to its advanced QT2 commercial 3-phase platform, EZ1 plug-and-play units, and APstorage energy storage systems, APsystems continues to push the boundaries of solar technology—earning the trust of installers, distributors, homeowners, and financial institutions around the world. What’s more, by integrating cutting-edge solar and energy storage technologies with AI-driven innovation, the company is redefining the possibilities across residential, commercial, and DIY energy solutions.
About APsystems
APsystems is the #1 global supplier of multi-platform MLPE solutions for the solar PV industry, offering microinverters, energy storage, and rapid shutdown devices. The company’s flagship products include the new QS2, together with the DS3, EZ1, QT2 series microinverters and its APstorage ELS, ELT product lines. With its proprietary Energy Communication Unit (ECU) and web-based EMA platform, APsystems enables smart monitoring and management of every inverter and PV module in a solar array.
With business units across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, APsystems is a publicly traded company serving customers in over 150 countries. APsystems is listed on the SSE: 688348.SS. Learn more at APsystems.com.
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Oman’s investment sector drives regional growth and economic diversification
Oxford Business Group, in partnership with Ominvest, showcases Oman’s investment potential and its role in shaping a resilient Gulf economy in its latest Growth Perspectives video
MUSCAT, Oman, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Oman’s investment sector is playing an increasingly strategic role in the country’s economic diversification efforts under Vision 2040, supported by fiscal reforms, private capital mobilisation and cross-border partnerships. A new Growth Perspectives video produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG), in collaboration with Oman International Development and Investment Company (Ominvest), explores how Oman is strengthening its economic foundations while positioning itself as an active player in regional growth.
The video, titled “How Oman and Ominvest drive sustainable growth beyond oil,” highlights the country’s progress in reducing its reliance on hydrocarbons over the past decade, underpinned by policy frameworks such as the Five-Year Strategy and the Medium-Term Fiscal Plan. These measures have helped lower public debt from nearly 70% of GDP to under 34%, restore investment-grade status and channel resources into infrastructure, private sector development and job creation.
Particular focus is placed on the rise of emerging industries, including tourism, logistics, mining, fisheries and green hydrogen, all aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The video also examines how Ominvest is contributing to this shift, not only through domestic investment but also by expanding its footprint in high-growth regional markets such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
With sustainability, governance and innovation becoming core investment priorities, Ominvest is building partnerships across borders, investing in platforms that connect markets, and supporting sectors such as finance, insurance and technology. This approach reflects a broader transformation in the role of Gulf investment institutions, which are increasingly shaping industries and fostering deeper regional integration.
Dana Carmen Agarbicean, OBG’s Country Director for Oman, said the video underscores the importance of aligning capital flows with national and regional objectives: “Oman’s investment sector is emerging as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth and diversification. By combining fiscal discipline with a forward-looking investment strategy, the country is creating opportunities for the private sector and reinforcing its position in the regional economy.”
This Growth Perspectives video is now available to view online, offering insights into Oman’s evolving investment landscape and Ominvest’s role in supporting the country’s diversification and regional integration efforts. To watch the video, visit: https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/videos/how-oman-drives-sustainable-growth-beyond-oil-ominvest-growth-perspectives/
About Oxford Business Group
Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global research and advisory company with a presence in over 30 countries, spanning Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. It is recognised internationally as a distinctive and respected provider of on-the-ground intelligence on world’s fastest-growing markets, termed The Yellow Slice, in reference to OBG’s corporate colour.
Through its range of products – Economic News and Views; OBG CEO Surveys; OBG Events and Conferences; Global Platform, which hosts exclusive video interviews; and The Report publications – as well as its Advisory division, OBG offers comprehensive and accurate analysis of macroeconomic and sector-level developments for sound investment opportunities and business decisions.
OBG provides business intelligence to its subscribers through multiple platforms, including its direct subscribers, Dow Jones Factiva subscribers, the Bloomberg Professional Services subscribers, Refinitiv’s (previously Thomson Reuters) Eikon subscribers, and more.
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Ping An’s Hang Seng Index 2025 Sustainability Rating Upgraded to A
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hang Seng Indexes Company recently announced the 2025 sustainability ratings for listed companies. Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An” or the “Group”; HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318) has been upgraded from “A-” to “A” in recognition of its outstanding achievements in sustainable development. This upgrade fully demonstrates Ping An’s continued progress and industry-leading position in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.
Since 2014, Hang Seng has annually assessed the sustainability performance of listed companies. The latest review covered approximately 500 Hong Kong-listed constituents of the Hang Seng Composite Index and over 1,300 A-share constituents of the Hang Seng China A (Investable) Index. The evaluation framework is based on the three core pillars of environmental, social, and governance, using both general and industry-specific criteria with weightings adapted to different sector characteristics.
Key Results:
- Ping An (601318) placed in the top 10% among China A-share (Investable) index constituents, with both corporate governance and environmental performance ranking in the top 10% of all companies assessed.
- Ping An (02318) ranked in the top 30% among H-share constituents and in the top 20% within the financial industry. Its environmental metrics were in the top 10%, and corporate governance in the top 20%.
Robust Governance Drives Stable Growth and Over a Decade of Dividend Growth
With 37 years of operations, Ping An has established a clear board positioning, a professional board structure, and standardized operating procedures to ensure the Group’s long-term, stable, and rapid growth. The Group is committed to creating value for all stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, employees, and society. In the first half of 2025, Ping An maintained solid business operations, demonstrating strong resilience and innovation. The Group achieved an operating profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 77.732 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. Cash dividend continued to rise, with an interim dividend of RMB0.95 per share, up 2.2% year-on-year. The Company’s dividend has now grown for more than ten consecutive years, underscoring Ping An’s commitment to rewarding shareholders and creating long-term value.
Deepened “Integrated Finance + Health and Senior Care” Strategy to Meet Senior Care Demands
With China’s aging population, customer’s needs for wealth management, health and senior care services is diversifying. Ping An continues to deepen its “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy, providing one-stop services including wealth management, insurance protection, and consumer credit through its “one customer, multiple accounts, multiple products, and one-stop services” model. As of June 30, 2025, the Group had nearly 247 million retail customers, with an average of 2.94 contracts per customer; 26.6% of customers held four or more contracts with Ping An. In addition to traditional insurance, Ping An is actively integrating medical and senior care resources to manage customer health and provide cost-effective services. As of June 30, 2025, nearly 63% of customers were also entitled to service benefits in the health and senior care ecosystem. In the first half of 2025, over 13 million Ping An Life customers used health management services. Nearly 210,000 customers were entitled to home-based senior care services, which covered 85 cities nationwide.
Committed to Green Development and Low-carbon Transition
Ping An actively promotes green and low-carbon development, leveraging insurance, credit, and investment to support green industries and industrial transformation. As of June 30, 2025, Ping An’s green investment of insurance funds reached RMB144.482 billion, and its green loan balance stood at RMB251.746 billion. In the first half of 2025, green insurance premium income totaled RMB35.836 billion. The Company also actively promotes green operations to meet its carbon neutrality goals. In the first half of 2025, Ping An’s operational carbon emissions decreased by 13,000 tons year-on-year, with total greenhouse gas emissions at approximately 195,000 tons of CO2 equivalent, a 11% reduction year-on-year.
Empowered Risk Reduction and Enhanced Service Efficiency with Technology
To address the increasing frequency of extreme weather and natural disasters caused by climate change, Ping An P&C launched its proprietary “EagleX” risk mitigation platform in 2017. The platform pioneers the use of big data, meteorological disaster models, satellite remote sensing, and machine learning, integrating over 2 trillion data points covering geography, disasters, meteorology, and insurance. It assesses risks of nine types of natural disasters, including typhoons and extreme rainfall, and provides 15 types of disaster alerts. Since its launch, the platform has been widely applied across various insurance lines, including agricultural, property, and auto insurance, effectively helping governments, businesses, and individuals reduce disaster-related losses by hundreds of millions of RMB. In the first half of 2025, the “EagleX” system issued warnings for 259,000 disasters and sent 4.26 billion alert messages, covering 64.02 million corporate and individual customers.
Fulfilled Social Responsibility and Supported Community Development
Ping An leveraged its “integrated finance + health and senior care” capabilities to support rural revitalization in the key areas of industry, health, and education. In the first half of 2025, Ping An provided funding amounted to RMB32.809 billion for rural industrial vitalization. The Group also invested heavily in public welfare and volunteer activities. The “San Cun Hui” welfare platform has 3.51 million registered users, including over 490,000 Ping An employees and agent volunteers. In the first half of 2025, “San Cun Hui” initiated 1,033 public welfare activities.
Sustainable development remains a cornerstone of Ping An’s development strategy and core competitiveness. The Group will continue to focus on customer needs, deepen its “integrated finance + health and senior care” dual-pronged strategy, enhance corporate governance and risk management, and actively promote green and low-carbon initiatives to drive sustainable development for both the Group and society. Ping An is committed to creating long-term and steady value for its customers, employees, shareholders, and society.
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About Ping An Group
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEx:2318 / 82318; SSE:601318) is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. It strives to become a world-leading provider of integrated finance, health and senior care services. Under the technology-driven “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy, the Group provides professional “financial advisory, family doctor, and senior care concierge” services to its nearly 247 million retail customers. Ping An advances intelligent digital transformation and employs technologies to improve financial businesses’ quality and efficiency and enhance risk management. The Group is listed on the stock exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai. As of the end of December 2024, Ping An had more than RMB12 trillion in total assets. The Group ranked 27th in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2025 and 47th in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2025.
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Hefei: Dynamic blend of innovation, culture and green living
BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:
![International influencers are attracted by Luogang Park's unmanned aerial vehicle in Hefei on Aug 27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2760961/20250829152615_141_45.jpg "International influencers are attracted by Luogang Park's unmanned aerial vehicle in Hefei on Aug 27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]")
Hefei, the capital of East China’s Anhui province, is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for technology and innovation, while embracing its profound cultural heritage and advancing sustainable development.
A group of young international influencers from the United States, France, Canada, and Yemen took part in a three-day immersive tour of the city from Aug 27-29.
Luogang Park, one of the world’s largest urban parks, impressed the influencers with its vast scale. After visiting a helicopter base here, some expressed a desire to view the park from the air someday.
Hefei’s ecological progress has touched the influencers a lot. Visits were made to Shibalianwei Ecological Wetland, Hefei Binhu National Forest Park, Hefei Thermal Power Binhu Science City Energy Station and Hudaying Sewage Treatment Plant, where environmental protection efforts are strengthened and advanced pollution control measures are implemented.
”I’m super impressed by Hefei’s natural beauty. The air is so fresh, and there’s greenery all around,” said Alexandra Ogden, a Canadian travel blogger with 200,000 followers.
Bradley Johnson from the United States, who now teaches at the University of Science and Technology of China, shared his perspective as a resident: ”Hefei is my home right now. There are a lot of great park areas and places for me to be and enjoy – it’s a very livable city. The wastewater treatment technology here is also impressive and efficient.”
Cultural experiences were also highlighted, with a trip to the Tongqinglou Catering, Anhui New East Cuisine Institute, and an introduction to traditional Chinese medicine at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine.
Their visit to Xingfuba, or ”happiness” subway station on Aug 28, coincided with Qixi Festival. Couples were tying the knot there, allowing the international guests to share in the festive atmosphere.
”I’ve heard back in 2024 that the Hefei population has reached 10 million people and half of that are the younger generation under 35. Now Hefei is a rich technology hub. I hope more people will come to Hefei to develop that and start their lives here,” said Douglas Dueno, a foreign expert at China Daily Website.
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